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The Quiet Strength of Scent
The Quiet Strength of Scent

Aromatherapy A Silent Support for Soldiers & Families

In life of every uniformed personnel there is a rhythm to Scents that take you home
resilience: a packed duffel bag, long road ahead and an
affirmative voice to the call of duty. Smell is a powerful bridge to connect emotions back to
the stable mode. The same fragrance that lingers on a
For personnel at tough posts—and for families holding the mother’s sari, a partner’s shawl, or the rooms of home can
fort—stress isn’t an exception, it’s a regular feature. In such travel across distance—tucking itself into memory and
high demanding times, even a small help is more. There
sleep. A familiar evening smell of temple with chantings of
mother can become a promise for the soldier, it carries him
home instantly even at an unfamiliar place, and for
spouses and children back home, the scent from his
aftershave or perfume reminds the presence of the loved
one who is away. The comfort is quiet and subtle but real.
Its a clue to the nervous system that says, we are
connected. It gives immense power and relaxes brain,ease
out stress, anxiety and promotes comfort.

The psychological landscape of service

Uniformed life demands constant vigilance, extremes of
climate, distance from family and, at times, the moral
weight of life and death decisions. Burnout, sleep
disruption and quiet anxiety can accumulate, but stigma
can be many ways to keep mind balanced and heart and limited access often keep support out of reach.
cheerful - and one of a very subtle mental support can be Aromatherapy offers a non-invasive, portable companions
from the smells or scents. that preserves dignity and fits the discipline of service.

Aromatherapy is about this thoughtful use of plant based
essential oils to support how we feel and function. Have A gentle ally and not a cure-all
you ever wondered, why the smell of rain drops on earth
can cheer up mind instantly or smell of freshly brewed Some pure essential oils can be immensely gratifying. If
coffee can dissolve a hard day. you try to use them with family it will strengthen the bond
and will help during separations. A few familiar aromas can
It all happens because nose is wired directly to the limbic create reliable help during times on hard posts:
system - the brain’s centre for memory, sleep and emotion
- In the timings where talking about mental health can be
extremely difficult, smells can speak what words can’t.